Legal framework in United States
The federal ESIGN Act (2000) and the model UETA law, adopted by nearly every state, give electronic signatures the same legal effect as handwritten ones, as long as the parties consent to sign electronically.
Legal framework
ESIGN Act + UETA
What makes a signature valid in United States?
A valid signature requires intent to sign, consent and an associated record of the process. Firmiu's audit trail — IP, device, location, timestamp and verification — meets those requirements.
How to sign documents in United States
1
Upload your PDF
Upload the document and enter the name and email of the person who must sign.
2
The signer receives a link
They get an email with a unique link and a verification code.
3
Signed document
The PDF is signed with its audit trail, ready to download.
Frequently asked questions
- Are electronic signatures legal in the United States?
- Yes. The ESIGN Act and UETA have recognized them nationwide since 2000.
- Do they work for agreements with U.S. clients?
- Yes, for the vast majority of commercial and consumer contracts.
- What's required for them to be valid?
- Intent to sign, consent of the parties and a record of the process, such as the audit trail Firmiu generates.
Electronic signature in other countries
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